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Navigators in training stateside during WWII. June 20, 1944. Walter Wegner, on far left.

Pilot Richard D. Harris seeing the sights in Prineville, Oregon, during WWII.

Chinese sergeants crowd around Sgt. Paul F. Brown as he conducts a class in ground repair. Instruction was via interpreter even though many of the Chinese sergeants speak English. In China during WWII. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Americans and Chinese enjoy a bit of recreation in "Flanagan's Bar," named for Sgt. Wm. Flanagan, seated third from the left in front row. Lt. Tong, K. T, communications officer for the Chinese Air Force, plays the Chinese violin (二胡). Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

A Chinese officer and American non-com supervise a class in aerial gunnery in the CBI during WWII, as part of Operational Training. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Instrument flying training. Sgt. Kenneth E. Brandon showing Capt. C. C. Wang, Chinese Air force, reactions of setting instruments in link trainer. India. Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Chinese crewmen of the Chinese and American Replacement Training Unit get a last minute briefing from an American officer prior to take off on another mission. Karachi, India. Standing before the B-25 "B. T. O." Image courtesy of Tony Strotman.

Fascinating stateside photo of a possible combined unit of American and Chinese (or Chinese American) troops.

George M. Corrington display a shows off trophy captured Japanese Good-Luck Flag (寄せ書き日の丸) he picked up at battlefield at Kohima. Photo by Tom D. Davis.

"Chinese troops get expert training from and American corporal at the Ramgarh Artillery School." During WWII.